Trust Speech and Language Therapist

Ref SCH-PAT-0484

Required for September 2024

Pontefract Academies Trust is a cross phase Multi Academy Trust, comprising of nine schools, seven primary schools and two 11 – 16 secondary schools. The Trust is a medium sized family of schools all located within a tight geographic hub within Pontefract. Our modern, recently renovated, central office is situated in the Barracks Business Centre and we offer all our staff a range of fantastic benefits. 

We are seeking to appoint a Speech and Language Therapist to join our high performing Trust. The post holder will lead the development of appropriate speech and language programs of intervention, resource polices and teaching strategies across the Trust. This is a new and exciting opportunity for a hardworking, committed Speech and Language Therapist to become part of our growing Central Team. 

Reporting directly to the Director of Inclusion and Safeguarding, you will support the inclusion of students with Educational Health Care Plans, alongside students with speech, language and communication needs, as well as monitoring and supporting their overall progress. 

We wish to appoint positive people who want to make a difference. We wish to appoint people that understand and believe in our guiding principles and values.  

What can we offer you?

We are confident that new staff joining our Trust will feel welcome and happy to have chosen us from day one. 

We’re passionate about employee benefits at Pontefract Academies Trust, offering the following as standard to all:  

• Generous employer pension (LGPS Teachers Pension and West Yorkshire Pension Fund). 
• Generous annual leave entitlements paid as part of your annual salary (starting from 26 days annual leave, up to a maximum of 33 days dependent on length of service and grade of role – plus 8 statutory bank holidays).  
• Flexible working requests always considered.  
• Fantastic family friendly policies with a focus on employee work/life balance.  
• Cycle to work scheme.  
• Reduced gym membership at Aspire Health Facilities across the region.  
• Childcare vouchers.  
• Employee assistance programme (including physiotherapy, personal or professional concerns on legal, health, finance, wellbeing, and other matters).  
• PAT on the back scheme.  
• Life assurance of at least three times your salary.  
• Free flu vaccinations. 

Next steps:  

Please click here to view our 2022 – 2025 Trust Strategic Plan and the Pontefract Academies Trust website.  

For further information, or to arrange an informal discussion with Claire Hughes, Director of Inclusion & Safeguarding, please contact recruitment@patrust.org.uk. To submit your application, kindly click here to access our website and utilise our Face-Ed system. The deadline for submissions in 10am on Friday 17th May 2024. 

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, extending a warm welcome to applications from individuals of all backgrounds. At the Pontefract Academies Trust, our unwavering commitment is to provide full support and ensure the safety of children and young people. We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting their welfare at all times. 

It's important to note that any employment offer is subject to the successful receipt of a satisfactory DBS Enhanced Disclosure and completion of pre-employment checks (including online checks). Additionally, shortlisted applicants will be invited to provide a self-declaration form, reinforcing our commitment to maintaining a safe and secure environment for all.